Hanging plant apparatus

Abstract

A hanging plant apparatus has a conical mesh sleeve with a rigid ring in the upper margin. Suspending elements are attached to the ring and extend upward for hanging the apparatus. The lower margin has a drawstring element in the hem. The lower margin of the sleeve is slipped over the upper rim of a conventional rigid plant pot and the drawstring element pulled tight to attach the pot to the bottom of the sleeve. The drawstring element is comprised of one or more plastic cable ties. When the sleeve and pot are filled with plant growth media, holes are cut into the mesh through which various plants can be inserted to-provide a unique hanging plant container with multiple plants growing out of the cone at various levels.

What is claimed is: 
     
       1. A hanging plant container apparatus for use with plants, growth media, and a rigid plant receptacle having an outer perimeter, the apparatus comprising: (A) a sleeve having a top margin and a bottom margin, said sleeve composed of a mesh material that will not run when cut for insertion of plants therethrough;   (B) a rigid circular member attached to said top margin;   (C) a plurality of upwardly extending, elongate suspensory elements, each said element having a lower first end attached to said circular member and an upper second end, all of said second ends being joined to a hanging means for suspending said apparatus; and   (D) a drawstring means, connected to said bottom margin, for encircling and tightening down upon the outer perimeter of said rigid plant receptacle, thereby enabling said hanging means to support said sleeve and said plant receptacle and growth media and plants therein.   
     
     
       2. The apparatus according to claim 1, in which said top margin includes a hem and said circular member is within said hem in said top margin. 
     
     
       3. The apparatus according to claim 2, in which said bottom margin includes a hem and said drawstring means is within said hem in said bottom margin. 
     
     
       4. The apparatus according to claim 3, in which said drawstring means comprises at least one cable tie. 
     
     
       5. The apparatus according to claim 4, in which said top margin has a smaller perimeter than said bottom margin. 
     
     
       6. The apparatus according to claim 5, in which said sleeve has the shape of a frustum of a cone. 
     
     
       7. The apparatus according to claim 6, in which said receptacle is provided with a bottom portion having an aperture therethrough, and further comprising an elongate wick extending through said aperture for moisture testing. 
     
     
       8. The apparatus according to claim 1, in which said hanging means includes a swivel to enable said apparatus to rotate freely. 
     
     
       9. The apparatus according to claim 1, in which said receptacle is provided with a bottom portion having an aperture therethrough, and further comprising an elongate wick extending through said aperture for moisture testing. 
     
     
       10. A hanging plant container apparatus for use with plants, growth media, and a rigid plant receptacle having an outer perimeter, the apparatus comprising: (A) a frustum of a cone composed of a mesh material that will not run or unravel when cut for insertion of plants therethrough, said frustum having a top margin and a bottom margin;   (B) a rigid circular member attached to said top margin;   (C) a plurality of upwardly extending elongate suspensory elements, each said element having a lower first end attached to said circular member and an upper second end, all of said second ends being joined to a hanging means for suspending said apparatus; and   (D) a drawstring means,connected to said bottom margin, for tightening down upon said perimeter of said rigid plant receptacle, so as to enable said hanging means to support said frustum, said receptacle and growth media and plants therein.   
     
     
       11. The apparatus according to claim 10, in which said top and bottom margins are provided with hems and said circular member and said drawstring means are contained respectively therein. 
     
     
       12. The apparatus according to claim 11, in which said drawstring means comprises at least one cable tie. 
     
     
       13. The apparatus according to claim 12, in which said receptacle is provided with a bottom portion having an aperture therethrough, and further comprising an elongate wick extending through said aperture for moisture testing. 
     
     
       14. A hanging plant container apparatus for use with plants and growth media, the apparatus comprising: (A) a sleeve having a top margin and a bottom margin, said sleeve composed of a mesh material that will not run when cut for insertion of plants therethrough;   (B) a rigid circular member attached to said top margin;   (C) a plurality of upwardly extending, elongate suspensory elements, each said element having a lower first and attached to said circular member and an upper second end, all of said second ends being joined to a hanging means for suspending said apparatus;   (D) a rigid plant receptacle having an outer perimeter; and   (E) a drawstring means, connected to said bottom margin, for encircling and tightening down upon said outer perimeter of said rigid plant receptacle, thereby enabling said hanging means to support said sleeve and said plant receptacle and growth media and plants therein.   
     
     
       15. The apparatus according to claim 14, in which said top margin includes a hem and said circular member is within said hem in said top margin. 
     
     
       16. The apparatus according to claim 15, in which said bottom margin includes a hem and said drawstring means is within said hem in said bottom margin. 
     
     
       17. The apparatus according to claim 16, in which said drawstring means comprises at least one cable tie. 
     
     
       18. The apparatus according to claim 17, in which said top margin has a smaller perimeter than said bottom margin. 
     
     
       19. The apparatus according to claim 18, in which said sleeve has the shape of a frustum of a cone. 
     
     
       20. The apparatus according to claim 14, in which said hanging means includes a swivel to enable said apparatus to rotate freely.